Willard, MO

The family of Willard E. “Bill” DeHaven, 96, of Sedalia, will receive friends beginning at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29 at Heckart Funeral Home Continue reading…

A man from Willard, Missouri, was arrested after authorities said he arranged to meet someone he believed was a 15-year-old girl for sex in exchange for money.43-year-old Shawn Alan Patterson is charged with enticement of a child and sexual trafficking following an undercover investigation by the Ja

The Chillicothe Hornets football team enters the season under new leadership. Former Hornets all-state lineman, Jeff Staton, who was an assistant coach under Bob Fairchild and Phil Willard, takes over the program as head coach following a 4-7 record last season. Coach Staton is emphasizing instilling the right mindset and attitude into the Hornets football […]

A state audit requested by residents of Willard, Missouri, found no evidence that a former city official misused taxpayer money, but identified significant concerns involving water losses, utility collections, employee compensation, city ordinances, public meetings, and records management. Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick said the audit was initiated after residents raised concerns that fraud committed […] The post State audit finds no fraud in City of Willard, cites water issues a

A state audit found no evidence of fraud or misuse of taxpayer money in Willard, Missouri, but it did uncover major problems with the city’s water system and financial management.The citizen-requested audit was launched after 406 residents signed a petition. Concerns centered in part on former Mayor